TRADERS should learn within weeks if a competition entry which could help rejuvenate a Keighley street has been successful.

Victory in the national initiative would earn a share of £50,000 in prize money for Cavendish Street and a tailored package of support and mentoring from industry experts.

Category winners also receive a branding 'toolkit' to publicise their success and promote their street.

Entries in the Great British High Street competition are now being judged and the results should be known next month.

Philip Smith, of Keighley Town Centre Association (KTCA), said: "We submitted an entry in August.

"Apparently there has been a large number of submissions so now we're just awaiting the outcome."

Cavendish Street trader, and KTCA member, Graham Benn said success in the venture would provide a huge boost.

It's hoped to use part of any funding on improving the historic canopy.

"The glass canopy needs cleaning every couple of years or so and there are some panes that require replacing," said Mr Benn, owner of DIY Solutions.

"Success in the awards is about raising the profile of the street generally and making people more aware of its existence and what it offers.

"Increasing numbers of people are coming down Cavendish Street but more footfall is always welcome and of benefit to traders.

"We do have more than our fair share of charity shops, but that is preferable to empty units."

The competition is organised by the Future High Streets Forum and has several big-name sponsors including Boots, Costa and Marks & Spencer.

A forum spokesman said: "The awards aim to recognise the real strides that some high streets are making, and the incredible diversity and services they provide to their local communities.

"We are currently working through the large number of submissions received."

The scheme is also backed by the government.

High Streets minister Penny Mordaunt wrote to town teams across the country in August encouraging them to enter.

"This competition is about celebrating the work local people do to make their high streets great places to live, work and shop," she said.